Would a woman ever falsely accuse somebody of rape?

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66. ratio of false:accurate accusations is also problematic

I'm sure someone else here can state this more clearly than I. But, by definition, the person claiming false rape is publicizing their case. That's the whole point.

But most rapes aren't reported. I haven't reported the date rape attempts I've experienced since age 14 (I think 4?). It's not worth it. No one would believe you. You'd get blamed. Humiliated all over again. You want the person out of your life. You figure it's not worth it. Most women I know have had at least one experience like this.

So, that 41% statistic upthread about the percentage of accusations that are false? That's because most rapes are never reported and don't end up in the "accusation" pool.

BTW, I so want to strangle women who make false accusations.

There are also women who make false accusations of battery so they can do "shelter hopping," as I recall from my battered women's movement days. They screw it up for everyone else.

I have zero patience for that. There are so many women who are seriously hurting and these selfish, undisciplined people make it that much more difficult for real rape victims to be believed.